Job summary
The post advertised is for a Substantive Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgery, this post is to support a growing need to deliver treatment of patients with Upper Limb conditions from an elective and Non-elective perspective. The post holder will be joining a team of clinicians keen to deliver high quality care and innovate within the current national healthcare landscape.
The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, and will contribute to providing a 1 in 9 trauma service, with elective clinic and theatre sessions at Bishop Auckland Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital, satellite community hospitals and the University Hospital of North Durham site as and when required, although the latter is anticipated to be in rare circumstances.
The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities plus an additional 3% for a 1:9 on call week. There will need to be a discussion with the post holder regarding the final plan/on-call arrangements, prior to commencement of the appointment.
This post is to compliment the organisations current plans to establish Bishop Auckland Hospital as an Elective Surgical Hub.
Main duties of the job
Based at University Hospital of North Durham. They will be involved in planning future developments in the service. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department in which they work. Responsible for the professional and educational supervision of junior staff. Expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff. Research activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful applications to the local Research and Development Committee. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external, andwill be expected to attend regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held. Participate in clinical audit and Cinical Governance. Deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9439-2526-1565
- Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital, Holl, Darlington, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post advertised is to compliment an existing sub speciality team of 3 full time Upper Limb Consultants based in Darlington that provide care to patients across the trusts full geographical catchment.
The Upper Limb Service is consolidated to the Darlington site from an inpatient treatment perspective.
The post holder will have their base site at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also include clinics and theatre sessions in Bishop Auckland Hospital and peripheral clinics. Possession of a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Applicants should have completed their FRCS (Orth) and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview date. They should have a good overall level of experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic trauma in terms of operative and non-operative management and have been trained to fellowship level in their subspecialty area.
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This advert is for Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Upper Limb) with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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